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Definition of Principle of superposition

1. Noun. (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest.

2. Noun. The displacement of any point due to the superposition of wave systems is equal to the sum of the displacements of the individual waves at that point. "The principle of superposition is the basis of the wave theory of light"

Lexicographical Neighbors of Principle Of Superposition

principal diagonal principal investigator principal sum Principe Principen principi principia principium principle principled

principles principle of equivalence principle of liquid displacement principle of parsimony principle of relativity principle of superposition (current term) princock princocks princox princoxes

Prinia Prinivil prink prinked prinker prinkers prinking prinks print printabilities

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